Build with confidence

Despite welcome announcements on funding for skills, business rates and housing, it’s disappointing that the retrofit challenge to make our homes greener and more energy efficient has not been grasped by the Government, just four days ahead of the COP26 conference.

A shocking 89% of local builders reported delays to jobs due to a lack of materials or skilled tradespeople.

The majority of builders have had to delay or cancel jobs because of a lack of skills or materials. A shocking 89% of local builders reported delays to jobs due to a lack of materials or skilled tradespeople.